Wave Evolution on the Continential Shelf

Abstract

Data were analyzed from a transect of bottom-mounted pressure sensors across the North Carolina continental shelf. Strong attenuation of swell energy was observed in high energy conditions (wave height > 2.5m). This decay was not predicted by an energy conserving spectral refraction model, suggesting that dissipative bottom boundary layer process can play an important role in the transformation of swell across the continental shelf.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 2001
Accession Number
ADA387081

Entities

People

  • R. T. Guza

Organizations

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Attenuation
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Classification
  • Continental Shelves
  • Energy
  • Energy Levels
  • High Energy
  • Landforms
  • Layers
  • Military Research
  • North Carolina
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Refraction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering